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Breastfeeding
Improving the physical and emotional well-being of childbearing families and their infants is a primary goal of the State Perinatal Program (SPP). Breastfeeding with its many known health benefits for infants, children, and mothers, is a key strategy to accomplish this goal. Breastfeeding is a natural and beneficial source of nutrition and provides the healthiest start for an infant. In addition to the nutritional benefits, breastfeeding promotes a unique and emotional connection between mother and baby and helps reduce illness and the risk of SIDS.
Breastfeeding-Related Rights
Did you know that a new national law called the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act went into effect in June 2023? This new law provides groundbreaking protections for pregnant, postpartum, and pumping workers, and gives you the right to get accommodations at work that will help you keep your job and protect your health.
The law gives you the right to things like extra breaks, flexible scheduling to attend doctors' appointments, time off to recover from childbirth or miscarriage, light duty, remote work, and much more.
This new law only helps workers if they know about it. Check out the Know Your Rights site from our friends at A Better Balance to learn more.
Virtual Breastfeeding Classes
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Basic and Beyond Basic classes available
Check the fee and sign up
La Leche League of Baldwin County, Alabama
Free
Meets monthly at 7 p.m. CST
Email [email protected] for dates and to register
East Alabama Health
Video of Pre-recorded Breastfeeding Class
Virtual Breastfeeding Support Groups
La Leche League of Baldwin County, Alabama
Mondays, 10 a.m. CST
Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m. CST
Via Zoom (Meeting ID 362 180 5897)
Huntsville Hospital Group
Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. CST
Via Zoom (Meeting ID 754 791 1323)
Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE)
Based in Georgia
Mondays 1-3 p.m. EST
Thursdays 6-8 p.m. EST
Virtual Support Group/Baby Cafe
Little Ones Lactation
2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 5 p.m. CST
Sign Up
Resources
Support Resources:
- Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program Breastfeeding
- Alabama Breastfeeding Committee
- Alabama Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Certification
- Mother's Milk Bank of Alabama
- Milk Depot locations map
Educational Resources:
- How Doctors Can Help
- How Nurses Can Help
- Before Giving a Bottle
- Information for Breastfeeding Families
- Rooming In
- Skin to Skin Care
- Stomach Capacity
- The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding
- Ten Great Reasons to Breastfeed
- Ten Valuable Tips for Successful Breastfeeding
- Breast Massage Quick Guide
- The Golden Hour Hand Express
Mother's Milk Depot Locations
Mother's Milk Depot of Monroe County
2016 S. Alabama Avenue
Monroeville, AL 36460
By appointment only
Website
Infirmary Health
Women's Health Alliance of Mobile
1720 Springhill Ave., Suite 400
Mobile, AL 36604
Mon - Fri
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
1108 Ross Clark Circle
Dothan, AL 36301
Mon - Fri
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
None
Cornerstone Family Chiropractic
323 Airport Road, Suite E
Auburn, AL 36830
Mon, Wed, Thurs
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tue 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fri 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Website
Mothers' Milk Bank of Alabama
107 Walter Davis Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
Wed
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Website
RMC Lactation Services
400 E 10th Street
Anniston, AL 36207
Wed
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Website
Connections Breastfeeding: The Baby's Room
801 E. Tennessee Street
Florence, AL 35630
Tues - Fri
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Connections Breastfeeding: A Nurturing Moment
7540 Memorial Pkwy SW, Suite B
Huntsville, AL 35802
Mon - Thur
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri - Sat
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Website
Connections Breastfeeding: Madison
(Journey Therapeutic Massage)
1874 Slaughter Road, Suite M
Madison, AL 35758
By Appointment Only
Infant Feeding During Disasters
Did you know that breastfeeding helps babies stay healthy during disasters and every day? During a disaster or an emergency, there may be no clean drinking water. Breastfeeding helps protect babies from unclean water, boosts immunity, and provides comfort. Learn more from the United State Department of Health & Human Services Administration for Children & Families.
Additional Breastfeeding Resources
- International Lactation Consultant Association
- United States Breastfeeding Committee
- Centers for Disease Control
- ROSE (Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere)
- World Health Organization
- World Health Organization Breastfeeding poster
- Dr. MILK support program for physician mothers
- Alabama Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition & Care (mPINC) Report
- Baby Friendly USA
- The Joint Commission: Perinatal Care
- CDC:2018 Breastfeeding Report Card
- Breastfeeding Support and Resources Toolkit from the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Coffective (Helping families get off to a great start)
- National Breastfeeding Helpline 1-800-944-9662
If breastfeeding hurts, get information and support from trained English- and Spanish-speaking breastfeeding counselors.
Breastfeeding Support Groups
Page last updated: September 10, 2024
